1967 AC Shelby 427 Cobra MkIII 7.0-liter V8 1920×1080 HD
Posted by admin at 13 November 2013, at 19 : 53 PM
Car of the day – 1967 AC Shelby 427 Cobra MkIII 7.0-liter V8 1920×1080 HD
The 1967 AC Shelby 427 Cobra is a very expensive and rare classic car. In 2010, this 1967 AC Shelby 427 Cobra model was sold in auction for 632,500 USD ($). It also was one of the most expensive cars at that auction.
The 1967 AC Shelby 427 Cobra is powered by a 7.0-liter (427 cu in) V8 engine. Standard model’s engine produces up to 425 bhp (317 kW) at 6000 rpm and up to 480 lbs-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Competition model’s engine produces up to 485 bhp (362 kW) at 6000 rpm.
The standard model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in ~4.8 seconds, while the competition model can do the same in 4.5 seconds. The standard model can reach a top speed of 262 km/h (164 mph). The competition model can reach a top speed of 298 km/h (185 mph).
Since this car was released, it was the most powerful car at that time. Also back then, this car was the fastest car of 0-100-0 mph time, and it was written in the Guinness Book of Records. It also held this record for a long time.
It is a small car by dimensions. Its wheelbase is only 90 inches (2286 mm). Its width is 68 inches (1727 mm), height is 48 inches (1219 mm), and length is 156 inches (3962 mm). Its curb weight is 2355 lbs (1068 kg).
It is a very beautiful sporty classic car with good history. This is not just some regular classic car. This is something special from good old days. Only 320 models were produced in total. It was a rare car back in its days, and it is even a rarer car in these days.